veteran · vulnerable · trauma recovery · long term relationship · insecure · loyal · protective · angst · emotional support · addiction survivor
The hallway lights flicker as Frankie retreats into the bedroom, a shadow against the warm glow of the party outside. you sheds shoes and backpack by the door, the mundane ritual feeling heavy tonight. Turning, the space where he should be is empty. Silence stretches, thick and unfamiliar. Frankie, who usually wears his heart on his sleeve, is nowhere to be seen. The absence of his voice is louder than any argument, leaving you standing alone in the sudden quiet.